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BJ62 TVO

2012 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,703 mi
Last recorded122,703 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS359,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 122,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,322 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 100,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,351 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,351 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 71,576 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

rear exhaust box metal hanger adrift.

Fail 15 May 2019 71,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

rear exhaust box metal hanger adrift.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 52,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,930 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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BJ62 TVO is a 2012 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 59,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ62 TVO is a 2012 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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